Senior Design Engineer - Specialized Recruiting Group

Position Highlights:

• Title: Senior Design Engineer
• Salary: $70,000 to $100,000, based on experience
• Location: Clackamas County, OR
• Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard working hours

Specialized Recruiting Group (SRG), a prominent recruitment agency, is pleased to present a career opportunity with a leading manufacturing firm in Clackamas County, Oregon. We are looking for a seasoned Design Engineer with expertise in planning and designing mechanical equipment. This position is ideal for individuals eager to utilize their mechanical design skills and take on project leadership roles.

The successful candidate will be a recognized authority in the field, ready to offer technical guidance and enhance team collaboration. In this role, you will join a talented group of Engineers, as well as experts in Sales and Manufacturing, applying your skills to spearhead projects and drive innovation. This opportunity places you in a dynamic setting where your input will significantly influence our current projects and contribute to the overall success of our initiatives.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off: Minimum of two weeks paid PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401K Plan: 3% employer contribution with immediate full vesting and additional matching based on your contribution.
• Healthcare Options: Two medical plans to choose from: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA.
• Wellness Programs: Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive dental and vision plans available.
• Parental Leave: Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance: Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Supplemental health insurance options including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Additional Benefits: Optional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Safety Equipment: Up to $250 reimbursement for safety shoes every two years, or a voucher for shoes; similar benefits for prescription safety glasses.
• Employee Perks: Discounts, a rewards and recognition program, daily coffee and healthy snacks, summer food truck Fridays, a family summer party, holiday events, and a Santa Day for the kids.

Role and Responsibilities:

Project Management and Development:

• Oversee the management of projects and resources dedicated to developing new product lines aligned with Cornell Pump’s strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to craft comprehensive project proposals, including conducting market research, feasibility studies, defining project scopes, and establishing the breadth of product lines. Also responsible for developing cost estimates, economic project values, and timelines.

Mechanical Design and Analysis:

• Coordinate and execute mechanical design and analysis of centrifugal pumps, focusing on hydraulic design, machine components, and metallurgical requirements. This includes the application of various machine components such as bearings, mechanical seals, gasketed joints, and static seals.
• Engage in the mechanical design and analysis of integrated pump drivers, specifically focusing on submersible electric motors.

Standards and Certification:

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and certification requirements to meet product specifications and applications.

Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Manage sourcing activities to support the new product development (NPD) process, which includes evaluating and developing potential and existing suppliers. This role involves clear communication regarding project goals, deadlines, technical challenges, pricing, and delivery options.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Design, schedule, coordinate, and/or conduct all necessary product testing for centrifugal pumps and electric drivers, ensuring advanced knowledge of data trends and results analysis.

Training and Support:

• Provide comprehensive training to dealers, end users, and sales staff on product application and maintenance.
• Offer ongoing technical support to other departments, such as sales and manufacturing, which includes field troubleshooting, product application, value engineering, and solving complex problems.

Research and Investigation:

• Investigate to identify the causes of reported field issues with products, including handling warranty requests for failed products. This task may require travel.

Technical Knowledge:

• Possess a deep understanding of pressure transducers, flow meters, vibration accelerometers, and other rotating equipment sensors. Experience with data acquisition, control systems, and integrated condition monitoring is preferred.

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Candidate Profile:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years with proven proficiency in a New Product Development environment, with a successful track record of releasing products.
• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Technical Skills:
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical function, design, and assembly of electric motors.
• Strong proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Extensive experience with specification, design, and operation of electrical motors and control systems, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor starters, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control, and remote condition monitoring.
• Solid background in integrated Electrical/Mechanical assembly design.

Preferred:

• Experience in the design of submersible electrically driven centrifugal pumps.
• Strong mechanical inclination with hands-on experience using hand and power tools, and working with large and complex mechanical assemblies.

Candidates should demonstrate a blend of technical expertise, project management capabilities, and practical engineering skills, ideally within fast-paced production environments.

Certificates and Licenses Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer: Holding this license is highly advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (PMP): Certification is preferred, indicating advanced project management skills.
• Solidworks Certifications: Such as Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) or Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) are preferred, demonstrating proficiency in Solidworks software.

If you are a solution-oriented engineer looking to impact a leading manufacturing company, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Located in Hillsboro, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Construction Management, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.